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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.16, 4,544.61 and 1,384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.16, 4,544.61 and 1,384.32 is: 2,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.16 : 4,544.61 = 1,384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.16/4,544.61 = 1,384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.16x = 4,544.61 × 1,384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.16x = 6,291,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,291,194.52/3,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.88

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